Clad Aluminum Sheet for Aerospace Panels from China
A high-purity, non-alloyed aluminum sheet clad with a thin protective layer, measuring 5 mm thick, used in aircraft fuselage panels. It falls under HTS 7606.91.60.95 due to its clad construction, aluminum content over 99%, thickness between 0.2 mm and 6.3 mm, and plate/sheet form exceeding 0.2 mm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify aluminum purity exceeds 99% with Fe+Si ≤0.1% via mill test certificates to confirm non-alloyed status
• Provide cladding specifications and thickness measurements in entry documentation to avoid misclassification as unclad
• Ensure proper marking of country of melt and pour per Commerce Control List requirements for aluminum articles